A Future Show
Synopsis
Facing his last days in the confines of the Illawarra Home for the Aged renown Australian artist Barney struggles to complete his final work and leave a meaningful inheritance for his children. Not all goes to plan however as family and the grim reaper intervene in this tragically comic look at art and the artistic process, family relationships and mortality.
Nick Makin as Barney on stage at St John’s Theatre Listowel
As part of the development process this darkly humorous piece to date it has received a rehearsed reading to Philip Lee staff with the Australian Ambassador Gary Gray in attendance and a full performance at St Johns Theatre Listowel 23rd September 2022.
From left to right: Philip Lee, Nick Makin & Gary Gray Australian Ambassador to Ireland
The dark subject matter has produced a range of responses - varying from enthusiastic laughter and applause to quiet appreciation.